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Four individuals were brought before a court in Moscow on Sunday, charged with terrorism in connection to the devastating attack on a concert venue in Russia, which resulted in over 130 deaths. The accused displayed signs of severe physical abuse during the court appearance, with one appearing almost unconscious. Two of the accused, identified as Tajikistan nationals along with two …

On Monday, Hezbollah launched a missile and artillery attack on a group of soldiers stationed at al-Tayhat hill. In retaliation, the Israeli military conducted an airstrike in Mays al-Jabal, a town along the southern border. The previous day, Hezbollah had initiated eight separate assaults against northern Israel, the Golan Heights (which is under Israeli occupation), and Shebaa Farms. This included …

Hezbollah has reported the loss of two of its members due to Israeli assaults, criticizing Israel for attempting to widen its attack scope. This follows reports from security sources of two Israeli airstrikes targeting the eastern part of Lebanon. The escalation between Israel and Hezbollah has seen an increase in cross-border exchanges since the conflict between Israel and Hamas in …

On Monday, China announced its backing for a freshly proposed resolution at the U.N. Security Council, calling for an “immediate” halt to the conflict in Gaza. This support comes following China and Russia’s rejection of a previous proposal by the United States. “China is in favor of the new draft resolution and appreciates the efforts of Algeria and other Arab …

On Friday, the Kremlin issued a caution to the European Union regarding its intention to levy duties on Russian grain exports and the proposal to fund Ukraine’s armament with proceeds from Russian assets that have been frozen. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov highlighted, in response to inquiries about the EU’s planned grain tariff, that such actions would undoubtedly impact European consumers …

Rafic Hariri, a prominent Lebanese figure, is remembered for his significant contributions to Lebanon’s political and economic landscape. Rafic Hariri’s Early Life and Education played a foundational role in shaping his future. Born in 1944 in Sidon, Lebanon, Hariri’s early years were marked by modesty and determination. His education, which he pursued with zeal, laid the groundwork for his future …

A recent collaborative study by an environmental scientist and the European Central Bank has discovered that escalating global temperatures due to climate change will lead to a noticeable increase in food prices and overall inflation rates. Through analyzing data on monthly prices of various goods, temperature fluctuations, and other climate-related variables across 121 countries since 1996, the researchers predict a …

On Friday, the Egyptian government decided to raise fuel prices, a decision that is likely to increase the financial burden on its citizens who are already facing economic challenges. The announcement of the new prices was made on the Cabinet’s Facebook page and took effect immediately. The price for diesel, which is crucial for the transportation of both people and …